Recent content by MDeVito

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    warning horn....oh no!

    I have a 1995 evinrude 88 special and just recently corrected a problem where my warning horn was staying on constantly signaling that the motor was overheating. But now it is chirping at a fast pace and I dont know why. I do not have an oil pump my motor is pre mix so maybe somebody could...
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    Loss of power

    I have a 1995 evinrude 88 special and it is losing power at higher speeds. It is taking a very long time to plane out with only four people on the boat. It will also lose power at about 4100 rpm and will drop to about 3500 - 2500 rpm is there something I should check to rectify this problem?
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    Thermostat

    I have a 1995 evinrude 88 special. I need to replace the thermostats, but I cannot figure out how to remove the bolts or even how to get to them. Does anyone have an easy solution to this problem?
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    Head bolt

    I have a 1995 88 special evinrude. I recently installed a thermostat and the head bolt that I used will not torque as tight as it should be. Should I remove the head bolts, retap them, and use new bolts?
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    Manuals

    I have a Clymer's manual and I was just curious to know what you all think about them. What would you recommend to use?
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    rectifier

    Is there any way to test the rectifier to make sure it is working properly?
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    Engine starting problem

    I have a 1995 evinrude 88 special. I am having problems with it starting when I first start the motor and it will not turn over for awhile. It will almost run the battery dead. And after running for awhile if I turn the motor off it will still take three or four turns of the key to crank it.
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    Battery not charging

    I have a 1995 evinrude 88 special. I do not think the motor is charging my battery while it is running. How can I test this? What would the problem be?
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    Shifting problems

    I am having a hard time shifting my 88 special evinrude into gear. What are some possible scenarios? Also, after it shifts into gear I can hear it shift and then it will make another noise like it is shifting into gear again, I dont really know what it is. Any ideas?
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    Alternator problems?

    I think I may be having a problem with my alternator on my 1995 evinrude 88 special. I just bought a new battery and after running for awhile yesterday, i tried to crank it this morning and at first it was a little slow cranking. How can I test the alternator to see if it is good?
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    SHOCKED!

    When starting my 1995 evinrude 88 special, if you happen to be touching the throttle arm while turning the key, you will get shocked...ouch. What is wrong? :eek:
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    SHOCKED!

    When starting my 1995 evinrude 88 special, if you happen to be touching the throttle arm while turning the key, you will get shocked...ouch. What is wrong? :eek:
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    fuel sender

    I put a new fuel sender and fuel gauge on my boat but it is not working (gauge. what could my problem be, or what should I check?
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    Spark plug wires

    I have a 1995 evinrude special. I am wondering if I need to replace the spark plug wires. When I had the motor running I pushed on the end of the wire to make sure it was on all the way and it shocked me. Could this be a sign of a bad wire or is it just me being an idiot and touching...
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    Rectifier

    What is a rectifier?
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